EP1528140A3 - Non-aqueous washing machine and methods - Google Patents

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EP1528140A3
EP1528140A3 EP04105387A EP04105387A EP1528140A3 EP 1528140 A3 EP1528140 A3 EP 1528140A3 EP 04105387 A EP04105387 A EP 04105387A EP 04105387 A EP04105387 A EP 04105387A EP 1528140 A3 EP1528140 A3 EP 1528140A3
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Tremitchell Wright
Daniel C. Conrad
Christopher C. Deboer
Joel A. Luckman
Andrew J. Leitert
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F43/00—Dry-cleaning apparatus or methods using volatile solvents
    • D06F43/007—Dry cleaning methods
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F43/00—Dry-cleaning apparatus or methods using volatile solvents
    • D06F43/08—Associated apparatus for handling and recovering the solvents
    • D06F43/081—Reclaiming or recovering the solvent from a mixture of solvent and contaminants, e.g. by distilling
    • D06F43/085—Filtering arrangements; Filter cleaning; Filter-aid powder dispensers

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The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling.
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